US Bridges

East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0132010

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 80 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,187 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Deer Park Dri
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.6 Miles East of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 3138
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13754, -77.17919
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,121 (2022)
Projected traffic8,187 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 7,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns East Deer Park Dri over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.